Summer in New York: Shopping events and new designer collaborations

The retail giant has tweaked its pandemonium-causing collaboration model: This time, instead of partnering with a high-end designer, Target joins forces with specialty boutiques across the country. The Candy Store (San Francisco), beauty emporium Cos Bar (Aspen), pet store Polka Dog Bakery (Boston), home-decor mecca Privet (Warren, CT) and clothing purveyor the Webster (Miami) have been tapped to create exclusive collections at wallet-friendly prices. Expect twists on Webster’s heat-friendly apparel—including ladies’ color-blocked cardigans ($33) and men’s palm-print shorts ($30); and Cos Bar’s luxe bath products, such as blueberry–white-tea body scrubs ($6)—to fly off shelves. Visit target.com.

The California women’s designer has become synonymous with casual sophistication, and she brings her coveted resort aesthetic to Banana Republic with an almost 60-piece collection ($50–$150). The limited-edition line is the megachain’s latest designer collaboration, and includes warm-weather staples inspired by Palm Springs, such as a covetable pair of tropical-print silk shorts ($55). Visit bananarepublic.com.

Two of our favorite local accessories labels have created a five-piece shoe collection ($238–$370), blending Bernson’s comfortable footwear silhouettes with the glamorous edge of jewelry by sisters Jodie and Danielle Snyder. Highlights include neon-and-glitter–accented cage booties ($325) and leather-and-pony-hair combat boots with zipper details ($370). mattbernson.com • dannijo.com.

Macy’s has long carried Calvin Klein apparel, but never the eponymous ready-to-wear collection often spotted on the red carpet. This spring, Calvin Klein Collection creative director Francisco Costa will release the style juggernaut’s limited-edition line of feminine crepe and jersey dresses ($135–$180), inspired by the designer’s native Brazil, exclusively at the department store.

This fourth-annual event celebrates plus-sized fashion with a series of workshops, shopping events, parties and runway shows featuring curve-loving indie designers, such as Rachel Pally White Label, Queen Grace Collection and Sorella Swim. The four-day schedule kicks off with a sunset cruise (June 13 6:45–11pm; $40) featuring a big-and-tall male fashion show and beats spun by DJ La Choc. Visit fffweek.com.